Location. The Ac Alcala de Henares is located in the commercial and industrial area of Alcala de Henares, Spain, within two kilometres of the city centre and the University. The motorway is two kilometres away, and the nearest train station is 2.5 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Offering easy access to Madrid and Henares business area, Ac Alcala de Henares is a modern property. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and there is a room service menu, dry cleaning services, and a safe-deposit box at the front desk. Airport transportation (surcharge) is subject to availability.

Ac Alcala de Henares offers a restaurant with modern decor, where Mediterranean dishes are served for lunch and dinner. Breakfast from the buffet is available at a surcharge.

The hotel has seven function rooms catering for more than 1,000 delegates, and also offers a business centre. Currency exchange and high-speed Internet access are available.

Guests can use the onsite fitness equipment and join aerobic classes organised by the hotel. Swimming, tennis and horse riding are possible nearby, and the nearest golf course is five kilometres from the hotel.

Guestrooms. The 90 guestrooms are of contemporary design and decor, featuring leather and wooden furniture and wooden flooring. Bathrooms offer bidets and complimentary toiletries, and guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, high-speed Internet access, and telephones. Welcome amenities and complimentary newspapers are provided, and each room includes a complimentary minibar.

Expert Tip. The author Miguel de Cervantes, who wrote <i>Don Quixote</i> which is claimed to be the world's most-read book after the bible, was born in Alcala 460 years ago. The Cervantes Museum is located in his birthplace, two kilometres from the hotel. @

Room Types:

Standard Room:   One double or two twin beds. Contemporary decor and furnishings. Air conditioning, telephone, safe, complimentary newspaper, complimentary minibar, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, satellite television, and high-speed Internet access.

Driving Directions: From Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): Distance to AC Alcala de Henares is 10 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. A journey by taxi from the airport to the hotel costs 35 EUR. Trains run every 10 minutes from Madrid's central railway station to Alcala de Henares. The journey takes 45 minutes and costs 4.50 EUR. A regular underground metro service runs from the airport to central Madrid. The station is located in Terminal Two and is on line 8 (pink). The single fare is 1.75 EUR. Prices are subject to change.

Getting around. The historic centre is best explored by foot. An efficient public transport system offers a convenient way to get around the city. Single tickets can be bought from bus drivers or machines.